Acclaimed Filmmaker Rungano Nyoni Blends Grief with Dark Comedy in Trailer for A24's New Zambian Film "On Becoming a Guinea Fowl"

Zambian-Welsh filmmaker Rungano Nyoni first gained attention with her 2017 debut "I Am Not a Witch," which was selected as the British entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards, though it wasn't nominated. Now, Nyoni returns with her second feature, and once again, her work is receiving critical praise.

Watch the official trailer for "On Becoming a Guinea Fowl," Nyoni's new film set in Africa, which follows a middle-class Zambian family as they navigate the loss of an uncle and prepare for his funeral.

Nyoni has earned acclaim for her distinct filmmaking style, which blends family drama with dark comedy and a hint of magical realism.

Starring Susan Chardy, Elizabeth Chisela, Henry B.J. Phiri, Roy Chisha, and Blessings Bhamjee, "On Becoming a Guinea Fowl" has been making the rounds at film festivals throughout the year. A24 Films has acquired the distribution rights and plans to release the film in theaters on March 7, 2025.